"The Rebellion" by Livy Jarmusch

About this book:

  “Vanessa Bennett lands her dream job working at the Palace in Tarsurella. She struggles to balance everything on her plate: life in a new country, stressful deadlines, crabby co-workers, college classes at the local University, and blossoming feelings of romantic adoration toward her boss–King Addison. Keeping up with her To-Do list, while trying to earn respect in Addison’s male-dominated administration, presents its challenges. Nevertheless, she can’t help but fight a reoccurring thought and the excitement rising with it: is Addison interested in her?
  Addison is adjusting to his new role as King. Rumors of a rebellious uprising among the youth in Tarsurella intensifies, as acts of violence and protest break out across the city. Addison is determined to uncover the hidden instigator who fearlessly blogs democracy-driven ideals with a secretive pen name. Will Addison discover and expose the fiery rebellion leader? Or will his efforts fail to stop the rebellious thoughts spreading like wildfire, causing a heartbreaking rift in his divided nation?”


Series: Books #2 in the “The Tales of Tarsurella” series. Review of Book #1 Here!


Spiritual Content- Scriptures are mentioned, quoted, & talked about; Many Prayers; Many talks about God, prayers/praying, & faiths; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Many mentions of God; Mentions of prayers, praying, & blessings over food; Mentions of Christians & their faiths; Mentions of Bibles, Bible reading, memorizing, & those and events in the Bible; A few mentions of church services, youth groups, & pastors; A few mentions of blessings & being blessed; A couple mentions of Thanking God; A couple mentions of sins;

             *Note: A mention of cavemen.

Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘blah, blah’, a ‘duh’, a ‘gah’, an ‘oh my word’, a ‘suck it up’, two ‘gosh’s, two ‘idiot’s, and eleven ‘stupid’s; Some sarcasm & eye rolling; Attacks & Guns are aimed (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of terrorists, criminals, horror, being tortured, being held hostage, injuries, & deaths (from Book #1, barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of suicides, prevention, & bullies (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of mafias, threats, & murderous threats; Mentions of fires, burning a country’s flag, & carrying weapons into a school; Mentions of guns aimed, broken glass, injuries, & pain (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of a kidnapping (of an adult); Mentions of jail/prison; Mentions of lies, lying, & liars; Mentions of gossip & rumors; Mentions of hatred; A few mentions of Asher remembering wanting to take his life; A few mentions of people freezing to death; A few mentions of cheating; A few mentions of wine; A couple mentions of a (possible) murder; A couple mentions of cigars & smoking; A couple mentions of throwing up; A mention of graffiti; A mention of taxidermy;

             *Note: Mentions of Disney & a movie; A few mentions of social media; A couple mentions of celebrities (Joanne Gaines and Justin Bieber); A couple mentions of car brands; A couple mentions of brand names; A mention of Starbucks; A mention of Hallmark movies; A mention of aliens; A mention of feeling like a zombie.

Sexual Content- A few Touches & Embraces (barely-above-not-detailed); Noticing, Nearness, & Butterflies (x6); a form of ‘hunk’; Mentions of dating/courting, boyfriends, & girlfriends; A few mentions of an almost kiss; A few mentions of flirting & sparks; A few mentions of crushes; A few mentions of blushes; Love, falling in love, & the emotions (x2);

             *Note: A couple mentions of a mother who passed away in childbirth.

-(Prince) Addison

- Hanson Fletcher

-(Princess) Bridget

-(Princess) Chasity

-Vanessa Bennet

-(Princess) Hope

-(Prince) Asher

-Jane Akerly
                                P.O.V. switches between them & a few others
                                                        346 pages

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My personal Rating-

Royalty books are typically so fun and it was neat to read this one in the month of the royal wedding coming soon.

Like in the first book, I did feel overwhelmed a bit again being (in this case) re-introduction to so many characters—and I definitely still can’t name off the royal family in age order—but I was able to follow along. While some discussions between the teenagers in this story do feel a little too eloquent, it’s still a fun read with lessons. Also like in the first book, everyone is matched up a little too quickly. There were a few twists that made it better, though, in my opinion, and will add to the third book.

Overall, it was a fun read and I do plan on reading the next book when it releases. :)

See y’all on Wednesday with a new review!

*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.

*I received this book for free from the Author for this honest review.